Title: Princess Ballot
Author: Jaymin Eve
First published December 26, 2019
294 pages, Kindle Edition
Rating: 4.26
Overview
The day when Violet Spencer hears the four words, “You have been chosen,” her life takes a drastic turn. Against all odds, she wins the worldwide lottery and is selected in the “princess ballot” to attend Arbon Academy- a school known as the hub of future royals.
As a scholarship student, Violet is an outsider among the rich, powerful and the heirs to the throne. But the school is not what it seems, and Violet soon finds herself in the middle of a dark web of politics, power and dangerous secrets.
She becomes a pawn between two monarchies, the bitter enemies- Prince Rafe of the Switzerlands and Prince Alex of the Australasias. The princes are fighting for control over the world and Violet is caught in the middle of this battle.
In this dark college romance, Violet will navigate through nasty princesses, a-hole princes, and do everything in her power to make it out alive. Will she fall for one of the princes, or will she remain strong and take none of their shit?
Find out in Princess Ballot, the first book in this series. HEA guaranteed- eventually.
This is not a traditional love triangle story, but it is a story of one girl’s determination to survive in a world of intrigue and danger. A must-read for fans of dark romance, college romance, sports romance, and royal romance.
Recommended for readers aged 17+. #darkromance #collegeromance #sportsromance #royals
About the Author
Jaymin Eve is an accomplished author known for her bestselling paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and sci-fi novels. Her stories are filled with epic love tales, thrilling adventures, and plenty of humor.
She resides in Australia with her husband, two lovely daughters, and a couple of playful pets. Incredibly, she has sold over three million ebooks and feels grateful to be able to create fantasy worlds for a living.
If you’re looking for action, adventure, romance, and a guaranteed happily ever after, start reading one of Jaymin Eve’s series today. Here is the recommended reading order for her books:
– Secret Keepers series (Paranormal Romance): House of Darken, House of Imperial, House of Leights, House of Royale. – Storm Princess Saga (PNR/Fantasy): The Princess Must Die, The Princess Must Strike, The Princess Must Reign.
– Curse of the Gods (Reverse Harem Fantasy Romance series) UpperYA/NA: Trickery, Persuasion, Seduction, Strength, Neutral, Pain. – Supernatural Prison (UF/PNR romance -shifter, vampire, fae, magic user) Upper YA/NA: Dragon Marked, Dragon Mystics, Dragon Mated, Broken Compass, Magical Compass.
– NYC Mecca Series (UF/PNR Romance – shifters) Upper YA: Queen Heir, Queen Alpha, Queen Fae, Queen Mecca. – Hive Trilogy (UF/PNR Romance – vampires) Upper YA: Ash, Anarchy, Annihilate.
– Walker Saga (Fantasy/adventure/romance – gods, mermaids, dragons) YA: First World, Spurn, Crais, Regali, Nephilius, Dronish, Earth.
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Editoral Review
Princess Ballot by Jaymin Eve is a thrilling fantasy novel that takes readers on an imaginative journey to a world where the fate of the kingdom is decided by an annual competition for the princess’s hand in marriage. Jaymin Eve is a bestselling author with a reputation for crafting captivating and intricate worlds that entice readers to lose themselves in the pages.
In this novel, Eve does not disappoint as she creates a rich and complex world filled with magic, politics, and intrigue. The story centers on Harper, a commoner who unexpectedly finds herself entered into the Princess Ballot.
Although the competition is supposed to be a mere formality, it becomes clear that the stakes are much higher than anyone anticipated. As Harper competes against other eligible suitors, she uncovers secrets that could threaten the safety and security of the entire kingdom.
The tension and suspense in the novel build as Harper navigates the competition and begins to understand the real reasons behind the Princess Ballot. Eve’s writing is masterful, and she adeptly weaves a tale that is both engrossing and unpredictable.
The characters are well developed, and each has their distinct personality, motives, and backstory. One of the strengths of this novel is the way Eve explores the dynamics of power and privilege in society.
The themes of class, gender, and politics are deftly woven into the narrative, making the story both thought-provoking and entertaining. However, one of the weaknesses of the book is the pacing, which could have been improved.
The narrative sometimes gets bogged down in details, and certain scenes and subplots could have been trimmed or eliminated to streamline the story. Also, the ending feels rushed, leaving some loose threads that could have been tied up more neatly.
Overall, Princess Ballot is a satisfying read that will appeal to fans of the fantasy genre. It’s a well-crafted, imaginative world, with memorable characters, and themes that resonate with contemporary issues.
Although the pacing could be improved, the strength of the writing and storytelling make it a worthwhile read. I recommend this book to anyone looking for an exciting and thought-provoking fantasy adventure.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars.
